Itinerary idea in detail

Day 1 Nairobi

On arrival into Nairobi a driver will be waiting to take you to the incredible Giraffe Manor. The rest of the day will then be yours at leisure to relax in the unique grounds - home to a number of highly endangered Rothschild's giraffe.

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Day 2 Nairobi

Today, after enjoying breakfast with the giraffes, you will have the day to explore. A great option is to visit to the nearby Nairobi Elephant Sanctuary where you can watch the daily feeding of the orphaned elephants rescued by the Sheldrick Trust. A driver from Giraffe Manor will be on hand to enable this should you wish.

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Day 3 Amboseli National Park

This morning your driver will transfer you to Wilson Airport for your light aircraft flight to Amboseli National Park. When you arrive in Amboseli your guide from Tortilis will be waiting to game drive you back to the camp. You will arrive in time to settle into your room and enjoy some lunch before an afternoon safari activity.

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Day 4 Amboseli National Park

Today you can enjoy morning and afternoon safari activities from Tortillis Camp, which is set in a private concession on the edge of the famous Amboseli National Park. Amboseli is justly famous for its big game, in particular its elephants and for its great scenic beauty.

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Day 5 Amboseli National Park

Today you will have another day on safari exploring Amboseli. If you are particularly lucky, in the early morning, you may be treated to a view of the snow capped Kilimanjaro before the cloud settles in.

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Day 6 Meru National Park

This morning there will be time for one last game drive en route to the airstrip. From Amboseli you will fly back to Nairobi and then onto Meru. Again, when you arrive in Meru your guide will be waiting to take you back to camp for a late lunch and an afternoon safari activity. You will stay at the beautifully situated Elsa's Kopje, a viewpoint favoured by Joy and George Adamson when they were living and working in the area.

Day 8 Meru National Park

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Day 9 Masai Mara National Reserve

Time for a change. This morning you will be transferred back to the airstrip for the shared light aircraft flight to Nairobi and onto the famous open plains of the Masai Mara. Met upon landing by your field guide, you will be transferred the short distance to camp, the beautifully secluded Little Governors Camp. Settle into a four night stay.

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Day 10 Masai Mara National Reserve

Today you will have the full day on safari in the Masai Mara, home to some of the best game viewing anywhere in Africa. You can enjoy morning and afternoon game drives from your camp as well as short walking safaris, night game drives and sundowners out in the bush. As the camp is situated in a private conservancy within the Mara the number of camps and vehicles here is strictly limited and offers a fantastic safari experience.

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Day 11 Masai Mara National Reserve

Another day exploring more of the Mara from Little Governors. The guides here are superb and will be keen to ensure you see as much as possible during your time! If you have an animal in particular that you're really keen to see, do let your guide know so they can try to take you to the right areas.

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This is a comprehensive itinerary that will take you into Kenya's wild north, the game rich Masai Mara and the beautiful white sands of Diani Beach. The north of Kenya offers a rugged and spectacular landscape with excellent game viewing and guided walking. In the Mara expect to enjoy some outstanding game viewing across the majestic plains and grassland. Finally, Diani Beach on the southern coast offers an ideal location to relax and unwind after your safari.

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